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WO1997018735A1 - Modular system for forming seats or beds - Google Patents

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WO1997018735A1
WO1997018735A1 PCT/FR1996/001795 FR9601795W WO9718735A1 WO 1997018735 A1 WO1997018735 A1 WO 1997018735A1 FR 9601795 W FR9601795 W FR 9601795W WO 9718735 A1 WO9718735 A1 WO 9718735A1
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Philippe Guichard
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Benarrouch, Jacques
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C13/00—Convertible chairs, stools or benches
    • A47C13/005—Modular seating
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C17/00—Sofas; Couches; Beds
    • A47C17/04—Seating furniture, e.g. sofas, couches, settees, or the like, with movable parts changeable to beds; Chair beds
    • A47C17/045—Seating furniture having loose or by fabric hinge connected cushions changeable to beds

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  • the invention relates to a modular system allowing the realization of a choice of seats or beds and, more particularly, the realization of a choice of an armchair with armrests, a fireside chair, a sofa, a single bed or a 'a double bed.
  • Modular systems are already known for allowing, for example, to convert a sofa into a double bed, a fireside chair or an ottoman into a single bed.
  • such modular systems do not make it possible, from the sole elements constituting them, to be converted, as desired, into an armchair with armrests, sofa, fireside chair, single bed or double bed.
  • An object of the present invention is therefore to propose a modular multi-functional system. More particularly, an object of the present invention is to propose a modular system which, by itself, is capable of fulfilling five functions, namely: armchair with armrests, fireside chair, sofa, single bed or double bed.
  • the invention proposes a modular system comprising at least two modules, each of the modules comprising at least:
  • first element consisting of first and second blocks of foam of identical dimensions, interconnected by a strip of fabric, the length of the strip of fabric being greater than at least twice the thickness of a foam block;
  • a second element consisting of a third block of foam of dimensions smaller than the first or the second block of foam; the combination of the two modules allowing the modular system to be converted into a choice of seats or beds.
  • the first and the second block of foam being in a horizontal plane and opposite by two of their small faces
  • the strip of fabric is fixed by two of its edges opposite to a large face of the first and second blocks of foam, respectively, so that said opposite edges are respectively distant from said small faces of a length corresponding substantially to the thickness of the first or second block of foam.
  • the invention also relates to the use of a modular system in accordance with the invention for the optional production of an armchair with armrests, at least one fireside chair, a sofa, a double bed or a sofa bed. '' at least one single bed.
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective view from above of a first element, in the unfolded position, of a modular system according to the present invention
  • FIG. 3 represents a perspective view from below of a first element, in the unfolded position, of a modular system in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 4 represents a perspective view of a first element, in the open position, of a modular system according to the present invention
  • FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a second element of a modular system according to the present invention
  • FIG. 6A, 6B, 6C and 6D show perspective or front views of the main steps necessary for the realization of an armchair with armrests from a modular system according to the present invention
  • FIG. 7A and 7B show two perspective views of the main steps of producing a fireside from a modular system according to the present invention
  • FIGS. 8A and 8B show perspective and front views of the main steps of producing a single bed from a modular system according to the present invention
  • FIGS 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D show perspective and front views of the main steps of producing a sofa from a modular system according to the present invention
  • FIG. 10A, 10B and 10C show perspective views of the main steps of producing a double bed, from a modular system according to the present invention.
  • a modular system in accordance with the invention and composed of at least two modules A, B.
  • Each module comprises at least a first element 1 and at least a second element 8.
  • the first element 1 consists of a first block of foam 2 and a second block of foam 3 interconnected by a strip of fabric 5. This first 2 and second blocks of foam 3 have identical dimensions.
  • each of the blocks 2, 3 has the shape of a straight parallelepiped having two large faces 2a, 3a respectively and four small faces 2b, 3b respectively.
  • the strip of fabric connecting the first 2 and the second block of foam 3 has a length greater than at least twice the thickness of a block of foam 2, 3. More particularly, the dimensions of the strip of fabric 5 are substantially identical to those of a large face 2a, 3a of the first 2 or of the second block of foam 3.
  • the fabric strip 5 is fixed to the first 2 and to the second foam block 3 so as to allow the first element 1 to occupy, as desired, three positions, namely: a folded position, an unfolded position and an open position.
  • first 2 and second foam blocks 3 are superimposed so that one of the large faces 2a of the first foam block 2 completely covers one of the two large faces 3a of the second foam blocks 3 ( figure 1) .
  • the unfolded position is obtained by unfolding the first element 1 illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • the first 2 and the second block of foam 3 are in a horizontal plane and opposite l of each other. More specifically, the first 2 and the second block of foam 3 are opposite one another by two of their small faces 2b, 3b and spaced from one another by a length 1 ⁇ of fabric strip 5.
  • the open position is obtained from the unfolded position of the element 1. It is obtained by placing the first 2 and the second block of foam 3 in a vertical plane, opposite by two of their large faces 2a, 3a. In this open position, the first 2 and the second block of foam 3 are spaced from each other by a length 1 2 of fabric 5 greater than the length 1 ⁇ .
  • first element 1 of the modular system to have three positions is obtained by the particular way in which the strip of fabric 5 is fixed to the first 2 and to the second foam block 3.
  • first 2 and the second foam block 3 being in a horizontal plane and facing two of their small faces 2b, 3b
  • the strip of fabric 5 is fixed by two of its opposite sides 5a, 5b to a large face 2a, 3a of the first 2 and the second block of foam 3, respectively, so that said opposite sides 5a, 5b are respectively distant from said small faces 2b, 3b of a length 1 3 corresponding substantially to the thickness of the first 2 or of the second block of foam 3.
  • the fixing of the strip of fabric 5 on the large faces 2a, 3a of the first 2 and of the second block of foam 3, respectively, is carried out in a continuous or discontinuous line.
  • only the edges of the strip of fabric 5 are fixed to the large faces 2a, 3a of the first 2 and second block of foam 3, so as to allow the strip of fabric 5 to have a length 1 ⁇ or 1 2 , ⁇ 2 being greater than l- j _, depending on whether the first element 1 of the modular system occupies the unfolded position or the open position, respectively.
  • the fabric strip 5 has on each of its sides 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d fixing means 7.
  • the fastening means 7 can be in the form for example of a velcro strip (registered trademark) or of a zipper or of pressure.
  • the means 7 can consist of stitches.
  • the sides 5c, 5d of the fabric strip 5 may also include removable fixing means 7 such as for example a velcro strip (registered trademark) or pressures.
  • the fastening means 7 can be arranged directly on the side 5c of the fabric strip 5 and on a flap 6 on the side 5d of the fabric strip 5 of so that, when the flap 6 is folded over the fabric strip 5, inwards, the fastening means 7 is visible.
  • the first 2 and / or the second foam block 3 also comprises removable fixing means 4. These are arranged on one of the large faces 2a, 3a of the foam blocks 2, 3 so as to be visible when the first element 1 is in the folded position ( Figure 1).
  • the fixing means 4 are arranged parallel to the sides 5a, 5b of the strip of fabric 5 and are ⁇ istants from the small face 2b, 3b furthest from the strip of fabric 5 of a length corresponding substantially to half the thickness of the first 2 or of the second block of foam 3.
  • removable fastening means 4 may for example be a velcro strip (registered trademark), a zipper or snaps.
  • Each of the modules A, B also comprises a second element 8 consisting of a third block of foam 9 of dimensions smaller than the first 2 or the second block of foam 3.
  • the dimensions of the third foam block 9 are such that it can be inserted between the first 2 and the second foam block 3 when the first element 1 of the modular system is in the unfolded position.
  • the third block of foam 9 occupies all the space delimited by the small faces 2b, 3b of the first 2 and second blocks of foam 3 and the free sides 5c, 5d of the strip of fabric 5.
  • the third block of foam 9 is in the form of a straight parallelepiped having two large faces 9a connected together by four sections 9b, 9c, identical in pairs, the sections 9b being larger in area than slices 9c.
  • the third foam block 9 also includes removable fixing means 10 such as velcro tape (registered trademark), zipper, pressures ... These removable fixing means 10 are arranged substantially on the middle part of one of the sections 9b, over its entire length.
  • first element 1A in the open position (module A) and a first element IB (module B) in the unfolded position.
  • the first element 1A is placed on one of the two foam blocks 2, 3 of the first element IB, so that the fabric strip 5 of the first element 1A covers one of the two foam blocks 2, 3 of the first element IB.
  • the first element IB is brought back from the unfolded position to the folded position (FIG. 6B).
  • the first element 1A forms the armrests
  • the first element IB forms the seat of the chair.
  • the flaps are released covering respectively the fixing means 4 of the first element IB and the fixing means 10 of the second element 8A or 8B, and the latter is placed between the armrests formed by the first element 1A (FIG. 6C).
  • first element 1A or IB in the folded position (FIG. 7A).
  • the flap is opened covering respectively the fixing means 4 of the first element 1A or IB and the fixing means 10 of the second element 8A or 8B.
  • the fastening means 4 of the first element 1A or IB are made to cooperate with the means of fixing 10 of the second element SA or SB to obtain the fireside chair ( Figure 7B).
  • FIG. 9A to obtain a sofa, we start with a first element 1A and a first element IB in the unfolded position. They are placed side by side so as to be able to join them together by the fixing means 7.
  • the assembly consisting of the first element 1A and the first element IB is passed from the unfolded position to the folded position (FIG. 9B).
  • the second elements 8A and 8B are fixed to the assembly constituted by the first element 1A and the first element IB.
  • first elements 1A, IB in the unfolded position. They are joined together using the fixing means 7.
  • the second elements 8A, 8B are inserted into the remaining free space between the foam blocks 2, 3 of the first elements 1A, IB.
  • the modular system can also include a pouffe capable of completing the multi-functionality of the modular system of the invention, since it can be used as an annex pouffe when the modular system is convertible into a sofa, double or single bed.
  • This pouffe can also become a fireside chair when the modular system is an armchair with armrests, or become the armrest of the modular system when the latter is a sofa.

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Abstract

A modular system comprising at least two modules (A, B) each including at least one first element (1) consisting of a first (2) and a second (3) identical foam blocks joined together by a fabric strip (5), the length of the fabric strip (5) being at least double the thickness of one foam block (2, 3); and a second element (8) consisting of a third foam block (9) smaller than the first (2) or second (3) foam blocks, whereby combining the two modules (A, B) enables the modular system to be converted selectively into a seat or a bed.

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SYSTEME MODULABLE POUR LA REALISATION DE SIEGES OU DE LITS MODULAR SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SEATS OR BEDS
L'invention concerne un système modulable permettant la réalisation au choix de sièges ou de lits et, plus particulièrement, la réalisation au choix d'un fauteuil avec accoudoirs, d'une chauffeuse, d'un canapé, d'un lit simple ou d'un lit double.The invention relates to a modular system allowing the realization of a choice of seats or beds and, more particularly, the realization of a choice of an armchair with armrests, a fireside chair, a sofa, a single bed or a 'a double bed.
On connaît déηà des systèmes modulables permettant, par exemple, de convertir un canapé en lit à deux places, une chauffeuse ou un pouf en un lit à une place. Par contre de tels systèmes modulables ne permettent pas, à partir des seuls éléments les constituant, d'être convertis au choix en fauteuil avec accoudoirs, canapé, chauffeuse, lit une place ou lit à deux places.Modular systems are already known for allowing, for example, to convert a sofa into a double bed, a fireside chair or an ottoman into a single bed. On the other hand, such modular systems do not make it possible, from the sole elements constituting them, to be converted, as desired, into an armchair with armrests, sofa, fireside chair, single bed or double bed.
Un obiet de la présente invention est donc de proposer un système modulable pluri-fonctionnel. Plus particulièrement, un obτet de la présente invention est de proposer un système modulable qui, à lui seul, soit susceptible de remplir cinq fonctions, à savoir : fauteuil avec accoudoirs, chauffeuse, canapé, lit simple ou lit double.An object of the present invention is therefore to propose a modular multi-functional system. More particularly, an object of the present invention is to propose a modular system which, by itself, is capable of fulfilling five functions, namely: armchair with armrests, fireside chair, sofa, single bed or double bed.
A cet effet, l'invention propose un système modulable comportant au moins deux modules, chacun des modules comprenant au moins :To this end, the invention proposes a modular system comprising at least two modules, each of the modules comprising at least:
- un premier élément constitué d'un premier et d'un deuxième blocs de mousse de dimensions identiques, reliés entre eux par une bande de tissu, la longueur de la bande de tissu étant supérieure à au moins deux fois l'épaisseur d'un bloc de mousse ;a first element consisting of first and second blocks of foam of identical dimensions, interconnected by a strip of fabric, the length of the strip of fabric being greater than at least twice the thickness of a foam block;
- un second élément constitué d'un troisième bloc de mousse de dimensions inférieures au premier ou au deuxième bloc de mousse ; la combinaison des deux modules permettant au système modulable d'être converti au choix en sièges ou en lits.- A second element consisting of a third block of foam of dimensions smaller than the first or the second block of foam; the combination of the two modules allowing the modular system to be converted into a choice of seats or beds.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le premier et le deuxième bloc de mousse étant dans un plan horizontal et en vis-à-vis par deux de leurs petites faces, la bande de tissu est fixée par deux de ses bords opposés à une grande face du premier et du deuxième blocs de mousse, respectivement, de manière à ce que lesdits bords opposes soient distants respectivement desdites petites faces d'une longueur correspondant sensiblement à l'épaisseur du premier ou du deuxième bloc de mousse.According to another characteristic of the invention, the first and the second block of foam being in a horizontal plane and opposite by two of their small faces, the strip of fabric is fixed by two of its edges opposite to a large face of the first and second blocks of foam, respectively, so that said opposite edges are respectively distant from said small faces of a length corresponding substantially to the thickness of the first or second block of foam.
L'invention concerne également l'utilisation d'un système modulable conforme à l'invention pour la réalisation au choix d'un fauteuil avec accoudoirs, d'au moins une chauffeuse, d'un canapé, d'un lit double ou de d'au moins un lit simple.The invention also relates to the use of a modular system in accordance with the invention for the optional production of an armchair with armrests, at least one fireside chair, a sofa, a double bed or a sofa bed. '' at least one single bed.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront clairement à la lecture de la description qui suit, faite en référence aux dessins annexes dans lesquels : - la figure 1 représente une vue en perspective d'un système modulable conforme à la présente invention ;Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become clear on reading the description which follows, given with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: - Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a modular system according to the present invention;
- la figure 2 représente une vue en perspective de dessus d'un premier élément, en position dépliée, d'un système modulable conforme à la présente invention ; - la figure 3 représente une vue en perspective de dessous d'un premier élément, en position dépliée, d'un système modulable conforme à la présente invention , la figure 4 représente une vue en perspective d'un premier élément, en position ouverte, d'un système modulable conforme à la présente invention ;- Figure 2 shows a perspective view from above of a first element, in the unfolded position, of a modular system according to the present invention; FIG. 3 represents a perspective view from below of a first element, in the unfolded position, of a modular system in accordance with the present invention, FIG. 4 represents a perspective view of a first element, in the open position, of a modular system according to the present invention;
- la figure 5 représente une vue en perspective d'un second élément d'un système modulable conforme à la présente invention ;- Figure 5 shows a perspective view of a second element of a modular system according to the present invention;
- les figures 6A, 6B, 6C et 6D représentent des vues en perspective ou de face des principales étapes nécessaires à la réalisation d'un fauteuil avec accoudoirs à partir d'un système modulable conforme à la présente invention ;- Figures 6A, 6B, 6C and 6D show perspective or front views of the main steps necessary for the realization of an armchair with armrests from a modular system according to the present invention;
- les figures 7A et 7B représentent deux vues en perspective des principales étapes de réalisation d'une chauffeuse à partir d'un système modulable conforme à la présente invention ;- Figures 7A and 7B show two perspective views of the main steps of producing a fireside from a modular system according to the present invention;
- les figures 8A et 8B représentent des vues en perspective et de face des principales étapes de réalisation d'un lit simple à partir d'un système modulable conforme à la présente invention ; - les figures 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D représentent des vues en perspective et de face des principales étapes de réalisation d'un canapé à partir d'un système modulable conforme à la présente invention ;- Figures 8A and 8B show perspective and front views of the main steps of producing a single bed from a modular system according to the present invention; - Figures 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D show perspective and front views of the main steps of producing a sofa from a modular system according to the present invention;
- les figures 10A, 10B et 10C représentent des vues en perspective des principales étapes de réalisation d'un lit double, à partir d'un système modulable conforme à la présente invention.- Figures 10A, 10B and 10C show perspective views of the main steps of producing a double bed, from a modular system according to the present invention.
Un système modulable conforme à 1 ' invention et composé d'au moins deux modules A, B. Chaque module comprend au moins un premier élément 1 et au moins un second élément 8. Le premier élément 1 est constitué d'un premier bloc de mousse 2 et d'un deuxième bloc de mousse 3 reliés entre eux par une bande de tissu 5. Ce premier 2 et deuxième blocs de mousse 3 ont des dimensions identiques.A modular system in accordance with the invention and composed of at least two modules A, B. Each module comprises at least a first element 1 and at least a second element 8. The first element 1 consists of a first block of foam 2 and a second block of foam 3 interconnected by a strip of fabric 5. This first 2 and second blocks of foam 3 have identical dimensions.
Dans la réalisation représentée, chacun des blocs 2, 3 a la forme d'un parallélépipède droit présentant deux grandes faces 2a, 3a respectivement et quatre petites faces 2b, 3b respectivement.In the embodiment shown, each of the blocks 2, 3 has the shape of a straight parallelepiped having two large faces 2a, 3a respectively and four small faces 2b, 3b respectively.
La bande de tissu reliant le premier 2 et le deuxième bloc de mousse 3 a une longueur supérieure à au moins deux fois l'épaisseur d'un bloc de mousse 2, 3. Plus particulièrement, les dimensions de la bande de tissu 5 sont sensiblement identiques à celles d'une grande face 2a, 3a du premier 2 ou du deuxième bloc de mousse 3.The strip of fabric connecting the first 2 and the second block of foam 3 has a length greater than at least twice the thickness of a block of foam 2, 3. More particularly, the dimensions of the strip of fabric 5 are substantially identical to those of a large face 2a, 3a of the first 2 or of the second block of foam 3.
La bande de tissu 5 est fixée au premier 2 et au deuxième bloc de mousse 3 de manière à permettre au premier élément 1 d'occuper au choix trois positions, à savoir : une position repliée, une position dépliée et une position ouverte.The fabric strip 5 is fixed to the first 2 and to the second foam block 3 so as to allow the first element 1 to occupy, as desired, three positions, namely: a folded position, an unfolded position and an open position.
Dans la position repliée, les premier 2 et deuxième bloc de mousse 3 sont superposés de sorte que l'une des grandes faces 2a du premier bloc de mousse 2 vient complètement recouvrir l'une des deux grandes faces 3a du deuxième blocs de mousse 3 (figure 1) .In the folded position, the first 2 and second foam blocks 3 are superimposed so that one of the large faces 2a of the first foam block 2 completely covers one of the two large faces 3a of the second foam blocks 3 ( figure 1) .
En référence à la figure 2 ou à la figure 3, la position dépliée est obtenue en dépliant le premier élément 1 illustré à la figure 1. Ainsi, le premier 2 et le deuxième bloc de mousse 3 sont dans un plan horizontal et en regard l'un de l'autre. Plus particulièrement, le premier 2 et le deuxième bloc de mousse 3 sont en vis-à-vis par deux de leurs petites faces 2b, 3b et espacés l'un de l'autre d'une longueur 1^ de bande de tissu 5.With reference to FIG. 2 or to FIG. 3, the unfolded position is obtained by unfolding the first element 1 illustrated in FIG. 1. Thus, the first 2 and the second block of foam 3 are in a horizontal plane and opposite l of each other. More specifically, the first 2 and the second block of foam 3 are opposite one another by two of their small faces 2b, 3b and spaced from one another by a length 1 ^ of fabric strip 5.
En référence à la figure 4, la position ouverte est obtenue à partir de la position dépliée de l'élément 1. Elle est obtenue en disposant le premier 2 et le deuxième bloc de mousse 3 dans un plan vertical, en vis-à-vis par deux de leurs grandes faces 2a, 3a. Dans cette position ouverte, le premier 2 et le deuxième bloc de mousse 3 sont espacés l'un de l'autre d'une longueur 12 de tissu 5 supérieure à la longueur 1^.With reference to FIG. 4, the open position is obtained from the unfolded position of the element 1. It is obtained by placing the first 2 and the second block of foam 3 in a vertical plane, opposite by two of their large faces 2a, 3a. In this open position, the first 2 and the second block of foam 3 are spaced from each other by a length 1 2 of fabric 5 greater than the length 1 ^.
La possibilité pour le premier élément 1 du système modulable de présenter trois positions est obtenue par la façon particulière dont est fixée la bande de tissu 5 au premier 2 et au deuxième bloc de mousse 3. Ainsi, le premier 2 et le deuxième bloc de mousse 3 étant dans un plan horizontal et en vis-à-vis par deux de leurs petites faces 2b, 3b, la bande de tissu 5 est fixée par deux de ses côtés opposés 5a, 5b à une grande face 2a, 3a du premier 2 et le deuxième bloc de mousse 3, respectivement, de manière à ce que lesdits côtés opposés 5a, 5b soient distants respectivement desdites petites faces 2b, 3b d'une longueur 13 correspondant sensiblement à l'épaisseur du premier 2 ou du deuxième bloc de mousse 3.The possibility for the first element 1 of the modular system to have three positions is obtained by the particular way in which the strip of fabric 5 is fixed to the first 2 and to the second foam block 3. Thus, the first 2 and the second foam block 3 being in a horizontal plane and facing two of their small faces 2b, 3b, the strip of fabric 5 is fixed by two of its opposite sides 5a, 5b to a large face 2a, 3a of the first 2 and the second block of foam 3, respectively, so that said opposite sides 5a, 5b are respectively distant from said small faces 2b, 3b of a length 1 3 corresponding substantially to the thickness of the first 2 or of the second block of foam 3.
La fixation de la bande de tissu 5 sur les grandes faces 2a, 3a du premier 2 et du deuxième bloc de mousse 3, respectivement, est réalisée selon une ligne continue ou discontinue. En d'autres termes, seuls les bords de la bande de tissu 5 sont fixés aux grandes faces 2a, 3a des premier 2 et deuxième bloc de mousse 3, de manière à permettre à la bande de tissu 5 d'avoir une longueur 1^ ou 12, ι2 étant supérieur a l-j_, selon que le premier élément 1 du système modulable occupe la position dépliée ou la position ouverte, respectivement.The fixing of the strip of fabric 5 on the large faces 2a, 3a of the first 2 and of the second block of foam 3, respectively, is carried out in a continuous or discontinuous line. In other words, only the edges of the strip of fabric 5 are fixed to the large faces 2a, 3a of the first 2 and second block of foam 3, so as to allow the strip of fabric 5 to have a length 1 ^ or 1 2 , ι 2 being greater than l- j _, depending on whether the first element 1 of the modular system occupies the unfolded position or the open position, respectively.
La bande de tissu 5 comporte sur chacun de ses côtés 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d des moyens de fixation 7.The fabric strip 5 has on each of its sides 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d fixing means 7.
La fixation de la bande de tissu 5 au premier 2 et au deuxième bloc de mousse 3 par ses côtés opposés 5a, 5b peut être réalisée de façon amovible ou non. Ainsi, les moyens de fixation 7 peuvent se présenter sous la forme par exemple d'une bande velcro (marque déposée) ou d'une fermeture à glissière ou encore de pression. Selon un autre mode de réalisation possible, les moyens 7 peuvent consister en des points de couture.The fixing of the strip of fabric 5 to the first 2 and to the second block of foam 3 by its opposite sides 5a, 5b can be carried out in a removable manner or not. Thus, the fastening means 7 can be in the form for example of a velcro strip (registered trademark) or of a zipper or of pressure. According to another possible embodiment, the means 7 can consist of stitches.
Les côtés 5c, 5d de la bande de tissu 5 peuvent également comporter des moyens de fixation amovible 7 tels que par exemple une bande velcro (marque déposée) ou des pressions.The sides 5c, 5d of the fabric strip 5 may also include removable fixing means 7 such as for example a velcro strip (registered trademark) or pressures.
Dans un mode possible de réalisation de l'invention représenté sur la figure 2, les moyens de fixation 7 peuvent être disposés directement sur le côté 5c de la bande de tissu 5 et sur un rabat 6 du côté 5d de la bande de tissu 5 de manière que, lorsque le rabat 6 est replié sur la bande de tissu 5, vers l'intérieur, le moyen de fixation 7 soit visible.In a possible embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 2, the fastening means 7 can be arranged directly on the side 5c of the fabric strip 5 and on a flap 6 on the side 5d of the fabric strip 5 of so that, when the flap 6 is folded over the fabric strip 5, inwards, the fastening means 7 is visible.
Le premier 2 et/ou le deuxième bloc de mousse 3 comporte également des moyens de fixation amovible 4. Ceux- ci sont disposés sur l'une des grandes faces 2a, 3a des blocs de mousse 2, 3 de manière à être visibles lorsque le premier élément 1 est en position repliée (figure 1) . Les moyens de fixation 4 sont disposes parallèlement aux côtés 5a, 5b de la bande de tissu 5 et sont αistants de la petite face 2b, 3b la plus éloignée de la bande de tissu 5 d'une longueur correspondant sensiblement à la moitié de l'épaisseur du premier 2 ou du deuxième bloc de mousse 3.The first 2 and / or the second foam block 3 also comprises removable fixing means 4. These are arranged on one of the large faces 2a, 3a of the foam blocks 2, 3 so as to be visible when the first element 1 is in the folded position (Figure 1). The fixing means 4 are arranged parallel to the sides 5a, 5b of the strip of fabric 5 and are αistants from the small face 2b, 3b furthest from the strip of fabric 5 of a length corresponding substantially to half the thickness of the first 2 or of the second block of foam 3.
Ces moyens de fixation amovible 4 peuvent être par exemple une bande velcro (marque déposée) , une fermeture à glissière ou des pressions.These removable fastening means 4 may for example be a velcro strip (registered trademark), a zipper or snaps.
Chacun des modules A, B comprend également un second élément 8 constitué d'un troisième bloc de mousse 9 de dimensions inférieures au premier 2 ou au deuxième bloc de mousse 3.Each of the modules A, B also comprises a second element 8 consisting of a third block of foam 9 of dimensions smaller than the first 2 or the second block of foam 3.
Plus particulièrement, les dimensions du troisième bloc de mousse 9 sont telles qu'il puisse être inséré entre le premier 2 et le deuxième bloc de mousse 3 lorsque le premier élément 1 du système modulable est en position dépliée. En d'autres termes, le troisième bloc de mousse 9 occupe tout l'espace délimité par les petites faces 2b, 3b des premier 2 et deuxième blocs de mousse 3 et les côtés 5c, 5d libres de la bande de tissu 5.More particularly, the dimensions of the third foam block 9 are such that it can be inserted between the first 2 and the second foam block 3 when the first element 1 of the modular system is in the unfolded position. In other words, the third block of foam 9 occupies all the space delimited by the small faces 2b, 3b of the first 2 and second blocks of foam 3 and the free sides 5c, 5d of the strip of fabric 5.
Dans la réalisation représentée, le troisième bloc de mousse 9 se présente sous la forme d'un parallélépipède droit présentant deux grandes faces 9a reliées entre elles par quatre tranches 9b, 9c, identiques deux à deux, les tranches 9b étant de plus grande surface que les tranches 9c. Le troisième bloc de mousse 9 comporte également des moyens de fixation amovible 10 tels que bande velcro (marque déposée), fermeture à glissière, pressions... Ces moyens de fixation amovible 10 sont disposés sensiblement sur la partie médiane de l'une des tranches 9b, sur toute sa longueur.In the embodiment shown, the third block of foam 9 is in the form of a straight parallelepiped having two large faces 9a connected together by four sections 9b, 9c, identical in pairs, the sections 9b being larger in area than slices 9c. The third foam block 9 also includes removable fixing means 10 such as velcro tape (registered trademark), zipper, pressures ... These removable fixing means 10 are arranged substantially on the middle part of one of the sections 9b, over its entire length.
L'invention sera maintenant plus particulièrement décrite en référence aux figures 6 à 10 qui illustrent les différents modes de conversion possible du système modulable conforme à l'invention.The invention will now be more particularly described with reference to Figures 6 to 10 which illustrate the different possible modes of conversion of the modular system according to the invention.
Pour obtenir un fauteuil avec accoudoirs, on part d'un premier élément 1A en position ouverte (module A) et d'un premier élément IB (module B) en position dépliée. On dispose le premier élément 1A sur l'un des deux blocs de mousse 2, 3 du premier élément IB, de manière à ce que la bande de tissu 5 du premier élément 1A recouvre l'un des deux blocs de mousse 2, 3 du premier élément IB. On ramène le premier élément IB de la position dépliée à la position repliée (figure 6B) . Ainsi, le premier élément 1A forme les accoudoirs et le premier élément IB forme le siège du fauteuil. On dégage les rabats recouvrant respectivement les moyens de fixation 4 du premier élément IB et les moyens de fixation 10 du second élément 8A ou 8B, et on dispose ce dernier entre les accoudoirs formés par le premier élément 1A (figure 6C) .To obtain an armchair with armrests, we start with a first element 1A in the open position (module A) and a first element IB (module B) in the unfolded position. The first element 1A is placed on one of the two foam blocks 2, 3 of the first element IB, so that the fabric strip 5 of the first element 1A covers one of the two foam blocks 2, 3 of the first element IB. The first element IB is brought back from the unfolded position to the folded position (FIG. 6B). Thus, the first element 1A forms the armrests and the first element IB forms the seat of the chair. The flaps are released covering respectively the fixing means 4 of the first element IB and the fixing means 10 of the second element 8A or 8B, and the latter is placed between the armrests formed by the first element 1A (FIG. 6C).
Pour obtenir une chauffeuse, on part d'un premier élément 1A ou IB en position repliée (figure 7A) . On ouvre le rabat recouvrant respectivement les moyens de fixation 4 du premier élément 1A ou IB et les moyens de fixation 10 du second élément 8A ou 8B. On fait coopérer les moyens de fixation 4 du premier élément 1A ou IB avec les moyens de fixation 10 du second élément SA ou SB pour obtenir la chauffeuse (figure 7B) .To obtain a fireside chair, we start with a first element 1A or IB in the folded position (FIG. 7A). The flap is opened covering respectively the fixing means 4 of the first element 1A or IB and the fixing means 10 of the second element 8A or 8B. The fastening means 4 of the first element 1A or IB are made to cooperate with the means of fixing 10 of the second element SA or SB to obtain the fireside chair (Figure 7B).
En référence aux figures 8A et 8B, pour obtenir un lit à une place, on part d'un premier élément 1A ou IB en position dépliée, et on insère entre les deux blocs de mousse 2, 3 du premier élément 1A ou IB un second élémentWith reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B, to obtain a single bed, one starts from a first element 1A or IB in the unfolded position, and a second is inserted between the two foam blocks 2, 3 of the first element 1A or IB element
8A ou 8B.8A or 8B.
En référence aux figures 9A à 9C, pour obtenir un canapé, on part d'un premier élément 1A et d'un premier élément IB en position dépliée. On les met côte à côte de manière à pouvoir les solidariser ensemble par les moyens de fixation 7. On fait passer l'ensemble constitué par le premier élément 1A et le premier élément IB de la position dépliée à la position repliée (figure 9B) . De la même manière que sur la chauffeuse, on fixe les seconds éléments 8A et 8B sur l'ensemble constitué par le premier élément 1A et le premier élément IB.Referring to Figures 9A to 9C, to obtain a sofa, we start with a first element 1A and a first element IB in the unfolded position. They are placed side by side so as to be able to join them together by the fixing means 7. The assembly consisting of the first element 1A and the first element IB is passed from the unfolded position to the folded position (FIG. 9B). In the same way as on the fireside chair, the second elements 8A and 8B are fixed to the assembly constituted by the first element 1A and the first element IB.
En référence aux figures 10A à 10C, pour obtenir un lit double, on part des premiers éléments 1A, IB en position dépliée. On les solidarise grâce aux moyens de fixation 7. On insère les seconds éléments 8A, 8B dans l'espace restant libre entre les blocs de mousse 2, 3 des premiers éléments 1A, IB.With reference to FIGS. 10A to 10C, to obtain a double bed, one starts from the first elements 1A, IB in the unfolded position. They are joined together using the fixing means 7. The second elements 8A, 8B are inserted into the remaining free space between the foam blocks 2, 3 of the first elements 1A, IB.
Le système modulable peut comprendre en outre un pouf susceptible de compléter la pluri-fonctionnalité du système modulable de l'invention, puisqu'il peut être utilisé en pouf annexe lorsque le système modulable est convertible en canapé, lit double ou simple. Ce pouf peut aussi devenir une chauffeuse quand le système modulable est un fauteuil avec accoudoirs, ou devenir l'accoudoir du système modulable quand ce dernier est un canapé. The modular system can also include a pouffe capable of completing the multi-functionality of the modular system of the invention, since it can be used as an annex pouffe when the modular system is convertible into a sofa, double or single bed. This pouffe can also become a fireside chair when the modular system is an armchair with armrests, or become the armrest of the modular system when the latter is a sofa.

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1. Système modulable comportant au moins deux modules (A, B) , chacun des modules comprenant au moins :1. Modular system comprising at least two modules (A, B), each of the modules comprising at least:
- un premier élément (1) constitue d'un premier (2) et d'un deuxième blocs de mousse (3) de dimensions identiques, reliés entre eux par une bande de tissu (5) , la longueur de la bande de tissu (5) étant supérieure à au moins deux fois l'épaisseur d'un bloc de mousse (2, 3) ;- a first element (1) constitutes a first (2) and a second foam block (3) of identical dimensions, connected together by a strip of fabric (5), the length of the strip of fabric ( 5) being greater than at least twice the thickness of a block of foam (2, 3);
- un second élément (3) constitué d'un troisième bloc de mousse (9) de dimensions inférieures au premier (2) ou au deuxième bloc de mousse (3) ; la combinaison des deux modules (A, B) permettant au système modulable d'être converti au choix en sièges ou en lits.- a second element (3) consisting of a third block of foam (9) of dimensions smaller than the first (2) or the second block of foam (3); the combination of the two modules (A, B) allowing the modular system to be converted into a choice of seats or beds.
2. Système modulable selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les dimensions de la bande de tissu (5) sont sensiblement identiques à celles d'une grande face (2a, 3a) du premier (2) ou du deuxième bloc de mousse (3) .2. Modular system according to claim 1, characterized in that the dimensions of the fabric strip (5) are substantially identical to those of a large face (2a, 3a) of the first (2) or of the second block of foam ( 3).
3. Système modulable selon la revendication 1 ou 2 , caractérise en ce que la bande de tissu (5) est fixée au premier (2) et au deuxième bloc de mousse (3) de manière a leur permettre de passer au choix d'une position repliée dans laquelle les premier (2) et deuxième blocs de mousse (3) sont superposés, à une position dépliée dans laquelle les premier (2) et deuxième blocs de mousse (3) sont dans un plan horizontal, en regard et espacés l'un de l'autre d'une longueur 1^ de bande de tissu (5) ou à une position ouverte dans laquelle les premier (2) et deuxième blocs de mousse (3) sont dans un plan vertical, en regard et espacés l'un de l'autre d'une longueur 12 de bande de tissu (5) supérieure à la longueur 1^. 3. Modular system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fabric strip (5) is fixed to the first (2) and to the second foam block (3) so as to allow them to switch to the choice of a folded position in which the first (2) and second foam blocks (3) are superimposed, in an unfolded position in which the first (2) and second foam blocks (3) are in a horizontal plane, facing and spaced apart 'from each other with a length 1 ^ of fabric strip (5) or in an open position in which the first (2) and second foam blocks (3) are in a vertical plane, facing and spaced apart 'one of the other of a length 1 2 of fabric strip (5) greater than the length 1 ^.
4. Système modulable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que, le premier (2) et le deuxième bloc de mousse (3) étant dans un plan horizontal et en vis-à-vis par deux de leurs petites faces (2b, 3b) , la bande de tissu (5) est fixée par deux de ses côtés opposés (5a, 5b) à une grande face (2a, 3a) du premier (2) et du deuxième blocs de mousse (3) , respectivement, de manière à ce que lesdits côtés opposés (5a, 5b) soient distants respectivement desdites petites faces (2b, 3b) d'une longueur 13 correspondant sensiblement à l'épaisseur du premier (2) ou du deuxième bloc de mousse (3) .4. Modular system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, the first (2) and the second foam block (3) being in a horizontal plane and opposite by two of their small faces (2b, 3b), the fabric strip (5) is fixed by two of its opposite sides (5a, 5b) to a large face (2a, 3a) of the first (2) and the second foam blocks (3 ), respectively, so that said opposite sides (5a, 5b) are respectively distant from said small faces (2b, 3b) of a length 1 3 corresponding substantially to the thickness of the first (2) or the second block of foam (3).
5. Système modulable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que la bande de tissu (5) est fixée de manière amovible au premier (2) et au deuxième bloc de mousse (3).5. Modular system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fabric strip (5) is removably attached to the first (2) and to the second block of foam (3).
6. Système modulable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la bande de tissu (5) comporte sur ses côtés (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) des moyens de fixation amovible (7) .6. Modular system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the fabric strip (5) has on its sides (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) removable fixing means (7).
7. Système modulable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que le premier (2) et/ou le deuxième bloc de mousse (3) comporte des moyens de fixation amovible (4) .7. Modular system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the first (2) and / or the second foam block (3) comprises removable fixing means (4).
8. Système modulable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que le troisième bloc de mousse (9) comporte des moyens de fixation amovible (10) . 8. Modular system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the third foam block (9) comprises removable fixing means (10).
9. Utilisation d'un système modulable conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, pour la réalisation d'un fauteuil avec accoudoirs.9. Use of a modular system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, for the production of an armchair with armrests.
10. Utilisation d'un système modulable conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, pour la réalisation d'au moins une chauffeuse.10. Use of a modular system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, for the production of at least one fireside chair.
11. Utilisation d'un système modulable conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, pour la réalisation d'un canapé.11. Use of a modular system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, for the production of a sofa.
12. Utilisation d'un système modulable conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, pour la réalisation d'un lit double.12. Use of a modular system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, for the production of a double bed.
13. Utilisation d'un système modulable conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, pour la réalisation d'au moins un lit simple. 13. Use of a modular system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, for the production of at least one single bed.
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